So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today?
I just finished working out, so none yet. Later on after a quick shower I have plans for both, though!
2. Something you need?
Man… So many things. I need someone to cook the tofu and roast the vegetables in my fridge. LOL! I want to eat it all, but I’m just too lazy to do it right now. I also need to buy a new pillow! I sleep on my back and the one I have is just not doing anything for me these days.
3. How often do you do face masks?
Not as often as I’d like. I kinda forget to do them even though I know they’re a great way to get actives onto your skin. Note to self: do more face masks.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)?
Sleep. Eating enough protein. Seeing the sun regularly. Working out. Consistently doing positive affirmations (thanks, Louise Hay). Coffee! Hugs from my people. Having a list when I’m feeling disorganized.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck?
Yum as long as it’s not overcooked. I swear all the green vegetables that my mom cooked to the point of turning gray scarred me for life, HA HA HA!
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss?
Ooh, GIRL. Why is this so hard? I’m getting tired of the gray (so over it), but at the same time, I don’t want to be committed to getting my roots done every month again because it’s such a pain. I guess I’d go with a clear hair gloss and contemplate coloring my hair while getting said gloss.
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly?
Oh my gosh, my freshman year, I wore a pastel-colored tapestry vest with gold buttons every week. I wish I would’ve kept that vest! I really loved it.
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately.
Urban Decay Hydromaniac tinted moisturizer, Laura Mercier Corisca cream blush, Hourglass Canvas lipgloss (ended up keeping it).
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate!
Not nearly enough. I’ve only had two so far!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today?
2. Something you need?
3. How often do you do face masks?
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)?
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck?
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss?
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly?
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate!
P.P.S. Hi there, my friend! Sending you a TON of good vibes from across the keyboard in the hopes that they’ll make your Monday better in some way. We’re going to have a stellar week. Got it? GOOD!
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today?
Makeup free today.
2. Something you need?
A painter. We’re getting our house ready to sell.
3. How often do you do face masks?
You know we’re living in a pandemic world when I think you mean wearing face masks in public rather than beauty-related face masks. 😄 Anyhow, I don’t do them enough! I could use a moisturizing mask right now.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)?
Hugs from my babies. The sun coming out on a cloudy day. A delicious piece of dark chocolate. A big grain bowl from Cava. A well-narrated audiobook.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck?
Yum when roasted.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss?
All over color. I have way too much gray.
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly?
All my girl friends and I had New Kids on the Block tees from going to their concert. 😊
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately.
KVD Beauty Everlasting Blush in Peony, Nars Sheer Glow Foundation, Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer (magic for under eyes!).
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate!
Only one- yikes!
Thank you for the garlic rice recipe the other day. I can’t wait to try it; I love garlic, too.
Oh, you’re so welcome! I hope that you like it. You can always tweak it to your taste, which I think is the beauty of homestyle recipes like garlic rice. 🙂
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today?
Nothing as of yet, but I’ve been wearing bronzer more lately. Glossier Solar Paint in Ray or Elf putty bronzer in Summer Fridays have been my favorites. They both give my face a bit of warmth and definition.
2. Something you need?
My windshield replaced. A branch fell on it and cracked it during all the storms.
3. How often do you do face masks?
Very rarely.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)?
Going for a walk.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck?
Definite yum. Especially roasted.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss?
None! I let my gray grow out and am really unto it.
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly?
I had a gold 60s shift dress that I thrifted that I loved so much.
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately.
It’s been pretty minimal over here. The aforementioned bronzer, tinted spf from Elta MD that I wear year round with Armani Neo Nude foundation, Glossier Lidstar in Branch, Plume mascara, IT cosmetics universal brow pencil. And a new matte lipstick from Gen See in Naomi.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate!
Two cups of coffee. That counts, right? 😬
Coffee totally counts, LOL!
Happy last Monday of January!
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? Blush, Colourpop’s 25/8
2. Something you need? The massage I have booked for tomorrow, there’s something afoot in my upper back/upper ribs!
3. How often do you do face masks? I try for once a week.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? Coffee, sleeping, sunshine, yoga – usually.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? YUM. Roast that ish!
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? All over color (purple right now!)
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? Oh boy. I had this hollister long-sleeve tee that was light weight and this awesome orange-y red. And this was back in 2006 when sleeves were comically LONG, but that was great because it meant they were long enough for my long arms!
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. This PUR brown eyeliner, Bag Gal BANG mascara.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! I am *attacked* by this question. Not enough, but I know I’ve had 22oz because of the water bottle in front of me (and then prob about 8 more this morning at home). Yikes.
LOL to your answer re water! 🙂
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? I just started wearing foundation.
2. Something you need? a car.
3. How often do you do face masks? atleast once a week.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? sweets
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? yum
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? all over color
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? my overalls.
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. 1. Nars radiant longwear foundation, nyx lip butter gloss , black opal black eyeliner and a nyx jumbo shade in bronze
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! 1 . i need to drink more
I had overalls in middle school and college. I kinda wish I kept my college ones!
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? Ilia multi stick in Whisper.
2. Something you need? A snowblower – SO over the shoveling.
3. How often do you do face masks? A moisturizing/gently exfoliating one once a week (Mahalo The Petal) and an exfoliating honey-based mask/scrub (Me Time Botanical Berry Bright) also once a week.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? my heated mattress pad, makes crawling into bed this time of year SO nice.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? Yuck.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? Highlights, I started doing that, and only a few so I only have to have it done about every 10 weeks.
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? these hiking boots we called “waffle stompers” (surprisingly comfortable.)
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. Dior Forever Skinglow foundation, Me Time Botanicals Blushing Lip and Cheek Balm, and Juice Beauty Natural Mascara.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! I drink two 1-liter bottles a day, one down, one to go. (I use some of it to make tea with).
Yikes, I’ve never shoveled snow! I’m guessing that it’s at least a good workout? Hope you get that snowblower eventually!
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? Mac Give Me Sun for bronzer and Rare Beauty Hope blush (with a little Milani Luminoso on top)
2. Something you need? I need another bottle of my MAC Studio Fix Fluid and Benefit Precisely Brow Pencil
3. How often do you do face masks? Never
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? Sunshine, inspiring quotes, new makeup
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? Meh. I don’t hate it, but it is definitely not my favorite
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? All over color…I can do all over color myself
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? LEI jeans
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. Rare Beauty liquid blushes (Joy, Hope, and Encourage), MAC Go Play Blushes (That’s Peachy & Cheer Up), MAC Give Me Sun
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! I love water and drink it all day, but I never keep track
Hi Mandy,
You know I have nothing but love for MAC Give Me Sun! Have a wonderful week!
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? Neither! I need color!
2. Something you need? A good night’s sleep
3. How often do you do face masks? I’ve gotten out of the habit. I was doing it every Sunday night. I’ve got one sitting on my desk at home that I need to use.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? Yoga and coffee
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? Only if it’s grilled or lightly sauteed. Sometimes, in spring, when I can get super fresh, slender stalks, I don’t cook it at all, just trim the ends and throw it in a salad.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? Eh, all over color. That’s what I’m doing now but my hairdresser has some fancy water technique that makes it look like I’ve got both color and highlights.
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? I really can’t remember. Oh, I know, I had this little red bikini and I looked FIERCE!
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. Nars lip gloss in Orgasm and the matching blush. Dior foundation.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! Two! I’m got to get my hydration game on point this year. I’ve been dehydrated now for two years. Someone I follow on insta told me to get one of those water jugs–you know a hydroflask or some such? But I’m not sure carrying around a jug the size of my head is going to help me drink more. You know?
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today?
Blush. Glossier cloud paint in Haze.
2. Something you need?
To finally pick out a new sofa!
3. How often do you do face masks?
I used to them 1-2x a week. For the past month I have had what I think are eczema flair ups on my face (haven’t gotten in to see a dermatologist) so I have been keeping things very simple.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)?
A little bit of sunshine and time in nature.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck?
Yum if it’s cooked properly! Roasted with parmesan is my go-to. I think that’s my go-to “recipe” for all vegetables, lol.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss?
I do all over but with balayage. I want to know more about this hair gloss. Is this done at the salon? Does it deposit color?
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly?
I remember a light green floral GAP blouse that I wore in 8th and 9th grade and loved.
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately.
When my skin allows-Kosas revealer concealer, Rose Inc. blush in Camelia, glossier boy brow in clear, Summer Fridays skin tint and Ilia tinted lip balm in Runaway.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate!
Around 4. But I’ve also had 2 cups of coffee, a tea and some cranberry juice.
Have a great week!
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? Neither. Still can’t raise my arm/hand high enough to reach my face without pain. Haven’t worn makeup since this began. It’s hilarious (not) trying to wash my face, put on skin care and sun screen with just my non-dominant hand.
2. Something you need? New mattress, new pillow.
3. How often do you do face masks? I only do the Sisley Black Rose cream mask when my skin is parched. I’ve never done a sheet mask.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? Being able to sleep through the night would be nice. The memories I have of Nora and Lucy. Hugs from Dear Husband. FaceTiming with Dear Daughter this past weekend.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? Yum! But I agree with you the gray vegetables my mother served were awful.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? What is hair gloss?
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? Senior year I made a dress that slipped overhead and the back wrapped to the front and buttoned at the waist underneath the front and the front wrapped around the back and then to the front and tied. I was pretty proud of my design.
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. I haven’t been. I practically took my eye out trying to put on eye cream. Sigh. I cannot wait ’til my body heals.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! One glass of water, a huge mug of tea, half a cup of coffee, a huge sumo tangerine, some grapes. I’m not thirsty so I don’t need anything right now. It’s a myth that you need some outrageous amount of water to stay hydrated, unless you’re doing an ultra marathon or intensely sweaty workout. If you pay attention and drink when you’re thirsty, you’re doing fine.
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? No, just skincare, sunscreen, and lip balm. No need for anything else.
2. Something you need? A better way to meal plan. Going to the grocery store every day is getting monotonous.
3. How often do you do face masks? I have a reusable mask, Avant Guard, that I use every week. Love it.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? Hiking. Today it was a mile in 8 inches of snow. It was cold, but it was beautiful and the air was clean and crisp. Love it!
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? Yuck. My family loves it, I cook it for them, but that’s it.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? Highlights. Subtle ones.
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? Ohhhh man, I loved my high school wardrobe. My 17 year old is constantly mad at me that I don’t have it anymore. Lol! My tapestry vest, man I loved that thing. I had the cutest pair of overall shorts, they fit just right. And I had a pair of Thom McAnn patent shoes with big ribbon bows that I’d kill for to have now.
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. I haven’t been wearing much makeup lately. I’ve really been concentrating on skincare.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! Six. I only drink water or coffee.
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? I’m not wearing any makeup today.
2. Something you need? Fresh coffee beans.
3. How often do you do face masks? It depends on the weather. I like a hydrating one when the arid Santa Ana winds blow.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? Getting my taxes done—I do the prep and then hand it over to our CPA.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? I love grilled asparagus with lemon pepper.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? I love my natural grey hair so I’d go with a gloss to punch up the shine.
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? I had a dress by Mary Quant. It was black with a white floppy ruffle around the neck and cuffs. So very Mod!
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. I’ve been enjoying Lisa Eldridge’s eyeshadow in Myth (shades of purple). I can get several complete eye looks and only need to add a bit of black mascara.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! I never count. I’m obviously well hydrated because my urin is always clear and light in color. Yeah, I know, TMI.
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? Blush – not a big bronzer person
2. Something you need? Less stuff! Been on a purging kick lately.
3. How often do you do face masks? Rarely- I never seem to find the time
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? Getting outside, exercise
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? Yum & I agree – my mom used to boil veggies to death
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? Probably highlights – less maintenance
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? I had a pair of wool shorts I would wear with tights & a sweater. Everyone would ask why I wore shorts in winter while they were wearing miniskirts shorter than my shorts
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. Merit foundation stick, blush & mascara. Charlotte Tilbury lip pencil
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! Probably 6-7
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today?
Amber blush, so almost bronzer.
2. Something you need?
A bathroom remodeler.
3. How often do you do face masks?
Not often at all.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)?
A hot stone massage.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck?
Generally, yuck.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss?
All over color, the grey is everywhere no.
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly?
My tennis team skirts.
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately.
lip gloss — big into it lately, particularly Fenty Hot Chocolit and Revolution brow color in the tube
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate!
Aargh, only two or three. Not hitting my hydration goal today.
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? No.
2. Something you need? A two-week vacation in a beautiful, peaceful place. Also, a new car (mine is 20 years old) and a new TV (my current one is only 34″).
3. How often do you do face masks? Rarely. I need to start using some I got a long time ago and never got around to using.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? Clear blue skies (the air tends to be dirty around here). Seeing flowers in bloom. Reading a well-written, insightful book.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? It’s okay. I’ve only eaten a little of it in frozen entrees.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? All over color, since I do it myself. I’ve done self-highlighting, and it’s hard and VERY time-consuming.
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? I had a pair of true bell-bottom jeans at the very end of the bell-bottom era. Bell-bottoms seem to be coming back in style.
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. Mostly tinted moisturizer and tinted or clear lip balm.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! Probably 6 or 7.
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today?
None, maybe I’ll put some cream blush later.
2. Something you need?
A bigger bed, a haircut and an update about my job application.
3. How often do you do face masks?
Every time I remember I haven’t used une in weeks.
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)?
Cooking YouTube videos.
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck?
Yum but I’m not crazy about them to pay the high price they have here.
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss?
Highlights, I haven’t retouched mine in more than 1.5 years.
About you grays, have you tried Modamoda shampoo? My mom uses it and it helps blend their grays in a more comfortable way than dye. You can still see some of the roots but all the length became and reddish brown so it looks like highlights.
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly?
A yellow sweatshirt that I had to throw to the trash because of how worn it was.
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately.
Rare Beauty eye brightener, I think it’s a better option than YSL Touché éclat and Clarins lip oils.
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate!
Between tea and my bottle I think I’m in the fifth glass.
I hope everyone have a nice week.
Your grey hair is so amazing!
I’m pro grey as I’ve let mine grow out before I was even 40.
1. Are ya wearing blush or bronzer today? Neither!
2. Something you need? To get back into a workout routine!
3. How often do you do face masks? I don’t ever do them but should
4. Something that makes you feel better (anything at all)? Talking to happy people, laughing, coffee, sleep, shopping!
5. Asparagus: yum or yuck? YUM!
6. Pick one: all over color, highlights or a hair gloss? Color my grays please!
7. A piece of clothing you wore in high school that you remember fondly? Maroon coloured corduroy pants with black combat boots
8. List some makeup you’ve been wearing a lot lately. Chanel Le Volume mascara
9. How many glasses of water have you had so far today? Side note: don’t forget to hydrate! A lot! I’m always thirsty!
Your hair looks amazing in this pic. Just had to say that! 🙂